Mrs. Hancock's Blog

Holidays, Children and those once-a-year Acquaintances!

I grew up in a Military family and many years we did not have the pleasure of seeing relatives during the Holidays (when we lived on Okinawa, for example!). Some years had us living in the States and we got to travel to mix and mingle with various relatives, some of whom we’d never met before. It was fun, but honestly a little frightening to get kisses from people that in some cases were almost complete strangers to us.

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7 Ways to Wreck Your Job Interview
By Robert Half International

Performing well during the job interview is one of the most important steps in the hiring process. Every candidate wants to impress a prospective employer, but, despite his or her best efforts, not all do. Often, a simple mistake can cause an applicant to blow the entire meeting. Here are some errors to avoid:

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Anna Post on Etiquette: Modern Invitation Rules
By Anna Post/// Source Spring 2009
The great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post tackles wedding decorum for the next generation.

Sitting in view of my desk is a pile of all the wedding invitations I’ve ever received. They’re beautiful reminders of friends whose lives I’m honored to be a part of, as well as keepsakes from the terrific weddings I’ve attended! Many are heavy with the weight of fine paper and assorted enclosures; some have ribbons or appliqués. All of them display the great thought and care that went into their selection. Invitations should convey a sense of what the event will be like, and nowadays, they also tend to reflect a couple’s style and personality. By thinking about which traditions are important to you, and what part of yourselves you would like to express, your invitation can be the first glimpse your guests receive of your journey to the altar.

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The Do's and Do Not’s of working successfully with your Wedding Vendors
by Mrs. Hancock, President/Founder, Mrs. Hancock's, Inc.

Many of us forget the genuinely appreciated niceties that show our genuine level of caring for others. All successful relationships, love or otherwise begin with kindness and respect. So let’s take this to the next step…

As a Bride and Groom we know you have a lot on your plates. Please realize, your vendors do, as well. All wedding vendors want to do the very best job we can for you; it's what we do and what we do depends on making you happy. If you're not happy, any referrals you may have been willing to send will not come our way. As our time is very valuable, it may take us 40 minutes to get to you one-way, or it may be that our calendar is booked for a particular afternoon and when you cancel or reschedule at the last minute and this in some cases, can cause us great professional harm.

Here are a few suggestions that will let your vendors know that you respect their time and their expertise. Keeping these in mind will surely go a long way in cementing your relationship and will ensure you come across as kind and considerate, as well:

1). Always keep scheduled appointments. Emergencies are just that and one may pop up on either side. When you schedule an appointment be diligent about writing it down in your calendar, please. If your spouse-to-be needs to be in your meeting, put it on his calendar, too. Send a text to him the morning reminding him where he needs to be and at what time.

2). Please always return phone calls promptly from your vendors (same day if possible). Our policy at Mrs. Hancock’s is from 6am to 12 midnight (unless it’s an emergency!).

3). When requested to provide information please be thorough and organized.

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Welcome to our Tips and Thoughts Blog writings. If you have questions, please email them to mrshancock@mrshancocks.com We'll get back to you as soon as we can with an answer. If your question is urgent, please give us a deadline. Thank you!

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